When evaluating proper vehicle weapon storage for patrol cars or SUVs, it’s easy to focus on one factor at a time, whether that be price, security, or ease of installation. But in reality, selecting the right solution requires balancing several priorities to ensure law enforcement officers have secure, reliable access to their weapons while protecting…
DetailsINDIANAPOLIS, Ind., June 4, 2026 – Estes Automated Weapon Security (AWS) will mark its 10th anniversary in August 2026, reflecting a decade of developing secure weapon storage solutions for law enforcement agencies across the United States. Founded in 2016, Estes AWS entered the public safety market as demand grew for improved firearm accountability, controlled…
DetailsLaw Enforcement Fleet Demand Is Rising. Can Your Storage Solutions Keep Up? Federal funding for law enforcement and domestic security agencies continues to drive demand for new vehicles and equipment. Agencies are expanding operations and deploying fleets faster than ever. For upfitters, that creates a clear challenge: builds must move quickly. The Department of Homeland…
DetailsHow Estes AWS Brings Custom Solutions to Fruition from Design to Delivery Some of the best secure vehicle storage solutions at Estes AWS don’t start as fully defined concepts. They start as conversations, sketches or as a need that hasn’t been resolved elsewhere. Our custom design process is built around that first step with each…
DetailsThe Rising Dangers of the Front Seat “Danger Zone” The front seat of law enforcement vehicles, once seen as a position of control, has increasingly become a “danger zone” due to limited mobility, reduced ability for situational awareness and heightened visibility to potential aggressors. The rise in attacks on law enforcement officers has made this…
DetailsUpdate Your Security with Our New Underseat Locker Estes AWS is committed to enhancing safety and security for our customers. Our current lockers provide a premium level of firearms storage. We continue to push boundaries to achieve better functionality for law enforcement and gunowners who require both security and ease of access from their automotive…
DetailsOur Biggest Storage Box Just Got Better At Estes AWS, we are constantly working to improve our products. Our secure weapons lockers and tactical storage boxes may be the best on the market, but that won’t stop us from working to make them even safer, more convenient and easier to use. Our commitment to excellence…
DetailsJohn serves as the Production Manager for Estes AWS, overseeing day-to-day operations and ensuring projects are completed and deadlines are met. He also communicates directly with customers, giving order advice and support, and making sure each customer’s product is an excellent fit for their unique in-vehicle storage needs. John also has extensive CAD/engineering experience and…
DetailsPolice vehicle shortages were a hot topic in 2022 amongst the law enforcement community, and these shortages are likely to continue for at least a good portion of 2023. Supply chain issues, increased prices, and the unavailability of some products have made it extremely difficult for law enforcement agencies to keep their departments operating safely…
DetailsEstes AWS recently launched our all new SUV Storage Box upgrades. The new dual-latching system provides additional security for your gear and equipment and is a great step-up over the standard T-handle Storage Box option. Having two adjustable points of contact helps eliminate any potential vibrating or rattling of the drawer, especially during emergency runs or…
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